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Add 80/54 and 54/72

1st number: 1 26/54, 2nd number: 54/72

80/54 + 54/72 is 241/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 72 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    80/54 = 80 × 4/54 × 4 = 320/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    54/72 = 54 × 3/72 × 3 = 162/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/216 + 162/216 = 320 + 162/216 = 482/216
  5. 482/216 simplified gives 241/108
  6. So, 80/54 + 54/72 = 241/108
    In mixed form: 225/108

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